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Gluten-Free Homemade Butterscotch Pudding

A gluten-free pudding recipe from scratch made with coconut sugar and low-fat milk for a delicious healthier dessert.
 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 162kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups low-fat milk 2%
  • 2 large egg yolks slightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cooking spray
  • toasted pecans or almond brickle chips such as Heath chips

Instructions

  • Combine coconut sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add milk and egg yolks, a little at a time, whisking until smooth.
  • Bring mixture to a boil and cook 2-3 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  • Pour into 5 ramekins or small bowls.
  • Cover each pudding with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Chill at least 4 hours and top with nuts or brickle bits.

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg